Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 8, 2012

R.I.P. fellow brother. God bless you and your family.

Stephen Bruet PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

July 8, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

James
Arkansas Army Veteran

July 8, 2012

I remember working with you at the county jail and leaving at the same time to attend the Vineland Police Academy (class IX), to start the next chapter as Officers for Millville and Vineland. May you RIP and look over the rest of us as our guardian angel above.

PTL D. Possumato #6643
Vinland Police Dept.

July 8, 2012

My condolences & prayers to Patrolman Reeves family, friends & fellow officers. Your watch has ended, thank you for serving your community with pride and integrity. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer Artie Alvarado (Ret.)
Newark NJ Police Dept.

July 8, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Millville Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Dept.

July 8, 2012

Heroes live forever,prayers to family and friends of Patrolman Reeves

BLR
Team Texas

July 8, 2012

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

May peace be with you and prayers of comfort be with your wife and child. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sarah Palese
Wife of Officer William Palese, Jr.

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 8, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

July 8, 2012

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family and coworkers during these tragic times. SEMPER FI

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

July 8, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service. God Speed. We will take it from here.

Troopers HG and JL Vernon
Missouri State Highway Patrol

July 8, 2012

My prayers are with the family, friends, and co workers of PO Reeves. God bless you all..

To PO Reeves, rest easy Brother, we got it from here..

Police Officer
NYPD

July 8, 2012

To the family, friends and colleagues of Patrolman Christopher Reeves.
My heart is filled with great sadness at the lost of your loved one and fellow officer.

We in the law enforcement community both active and retired, having walked the line of good over evil, knowing that at any moment a call for help may require us to make the ultimate sacrifice for our fellow man.

For Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling for some will give all that they have.

I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
You left us doing what you chose to do.
What you were trained to do.
Performing the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.....serving your community making a better and safer place for us all.

Rest in Peace my brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police

July 8, 2012

My prayers are with Chris' family and co-workers. Know that he is a hero, and will not be forgotten by his "blue" family. Another blue angel patrols the heavenly street and now watches over you. Chris, rest in peace, we'll take the watch.

Retired P/O, Active P/O Chaplain
Serve and Protect

July 8, 2012

RIP Officer Reeves, my prayers to your family, friends & co-workers.

Off. Albert W. Gesullo, Retired
Franconia Twp. PD

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service. Your family will be in my prayers.

Officer A.F. Cathell
Wise, Virginia Police Department

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service brother and my condolences to your family and friends.

Ptl. Ken Snuffer
Galloway Twp. Police (NJ)

July 8, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
California Highway Patrol (retired)

July 8, 2012

Rest In peace brother. You gave no greater sacrifice. God speed to you and your family!

Officer Anthony Ruberti
Vineland Police Department, Vineland, Nj

July 8, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your hero. I know his LEO family will be there to help you through this terrible time.

Captain CW Jensen
Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

July 8, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of us.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

July 8, 2012

My condolences to the Reeves Family and the Millville Police Department. RIP brother.

Sgt. Wilfredo Mercado (Ret)
Connecticut State Police

July 8, 2012